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[RSgraphics]

Then thats messed up because i've followed octanes exact settings for linear. I even followed the After Effects settings otoy has in the manual. And it doesnt work.

Before you say "UPDATE". I cant as i have many open projects and updating right now wouldnt be wise. I am running 2020.1.5 R4. Are you saying that the linear workflow that we've just described doesnt work with that version of octane?

[jayroth2020]

The settings we discussed here will work for you. Nothing I have commented about invalidates that.

In your case, as I have previously written, I would use EXR(Octane) over PNG, especially for comp work. PNG is a lossy format.

[aoktar]

The settings we discussed here will work for you. Nothing I have commented about invalidates that.

In your case, as I have previously written, I would use EXR(Octane) over PNG, especially for comp work. PNG is a lossy format.

Not lossy but embedded sRGB colorspace, not proper for linear workflow. Always prefer Octane(EXR).
Also just one note: Tonemapping will not work with linear buffers.

[RSgraphics]

Hi Oaktar,

If linear buffers dont work with tone mapping, then what am i suppose to choose here...

[BCres]

RS,

If everything is still looking dark in AE, have you checked you footage interpretation (right clicking on the file(s) when you first import? I believe AE converts everything to linear light for 32-bit by default.

And do you use display management? That can affect things, too. What is your output from there?

I've switched over totally to OCIO (ACES-CG), but perhaps if you could upload even one frame (even just a primitive in normal light with your settings.) I could see if I have the same issues importing in AE.

I can only check these forums when I remember, but I'll make a point of doing so for the next couple of days.

BC